Procurement Manager

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Shipley

Salary/Rate:C £65K plus bonus and benefits

Job Category:Commercial

Job ref:6426

Post Date:26.11.25

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Meet Our Author

Jess Heywood

Director & Specialist Recruiter

jess@cubedtalent.co.uk

About the Role

Cubed Talent are proud to be recruiting an exceptional Procurement Manager to join a market-leading engineering and machine tool manufacturer. This is a high-impact leadership role where technical procurement, supplier strategy, and people development come together to support complex, precision-led manufacturing operations.

If you’re a proactive, technically fluent procurement leader who thrives in high-spec engineering environments, and you’re ready to shape a capable, modern and professional procurement function, this role offers the ideal platform.

The Opportunity

As Procurement Manager, you will drive sourcing strategy across precision mechanical, electrical, software and automation components, working with cutting-edge technologies and advanced manufacturing suppliers. You’ll act as the key interface between Procurement, Engineering, R&D and Production, ensuring supply solutions align with product development and long-term operational goals.

Alongside your strategic remit, you’ll lead and develop a team of Senior Buyers, Buyers and Purchasing Administrators, embedding best practice, developing capability and ensuring operational excellence across multi-site operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for precision-engineered mechanical, electrical and software-integrated components.
Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers with advanced capabilities such as CNC machining, robotics, automation systems, and high-spec fabrication.
Drive category strategies that support innovation, cost optimisation, and long-term supply resilience.

Supplier Management, Negotiation & Compliance

Lead complex negotiations with global suppliers, securing competitive pricing and quality assurance for high-value engineered components.
Manage supplier risk, compliance and sustainability across an international supply base.
Conduct supplier audits, performance reviews, and development initiatives to strengthen quality and continuity of supply.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, R&D and Production teams to ensure procurement aligns with product lifecycle, new product development and technical requirements.
Support design-for-purchase considerations during early product development.
Act as a trusted advisor, translating technical needs into robust sourcing strategies.

Cost & Risk Management

Lead cost-reduction initiatives through value engineering, strategic negotiations and supplier-led innovation.
Monitor global market trends, emerging technologies and geopolitical risks to inform sourcing strategy.
Build proactive mitigation plans to protect supply continuity and commercial stability.

Systems, Process & Digital Optimisation

Enhance procurement workflows through ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), PLM and e-sourcing tools.
Ensure all procurement processes are efficient, compliant, transparent and aligned with internal governance and external regulations.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor and develop a team of Senior Buyers, Buyers and Purchasing Administrators.
Set clear objectives, monitor performance and build a culture of continuous improvement.
Foster collaboration across procurement and wider business functions.

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline (CIPS preferred).
5+ years’ experience in procurement within advanced or high-tech manufacturing.
Proven success sourcing precision-engineered components and managing complex supplier contracts.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerances and quality standards (ISO etc.).
Experience of global sourcing, supplier audits and contract law.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and modern procurement tools.

Skills & Personal Attributes

Strategically minded with strong technical fluency.
Excellent negotiation, influencing and conflict-resolution skills.
Effective stakeholder engagement across engineering, operations and finance.
Commercially astute with robust risk management capability.
Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing people and teams.
Ambitious, driven, and skilled at achieving challenging targets.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to lead procurement at the heart of a technically demanding, innovation-driven engineering environment. You’ll shape supply strategies, influence new technologies, and develop a high-performing team—while enjoying a strong reward package:

£65k salary + up to 15% bonus
33 days annual leave
Flexible working hours
Bupa health insurance & health cash plan
Enhanced pension
Life assurance

Ready to lead procurement in a business where engineering excellence starts with you?

Apply today with a full CV or contact Jess Heywood for a confidential initial chat on 01274 599354.

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